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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cowan, IN

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The cost of independent living in Cowan is about $5,146 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1521 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Park Regency Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Cowan, IN

The average cost of senior living in Cowan is $5,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Summit, IN with an average of $2,365 per month.

Independent living costs in Cowan, IN, vs. nearby cities

Cowan, IN
$5,146/mo
$5,178/mo

Independent living costs in Cowan, IN, vs. state and national averages

Cowan, IN
$5,146/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Cowan, IN, vs. other senior living options

$6,942/mo
Independent Living
$5,146/mo

Independent living costs in Cowan, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,196/mo
Studio
$4,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,969/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,864/mo

Senior living costs in Cowan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cowan, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowan, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$5,146/mo$3,197/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$3,733/mo$4,008/mo$4,781/mo
Memory Care$6,942/mo$5,061/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Cowan, IN:$5,146/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Cowan, IN:$3,733/mo
Indiana:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,781/mo
Memory Care
Cowan, IN:$6,942/mo
Indiana:$5,061/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
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Independent living costs in Cowan, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cowan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Cowan, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cowan, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cowan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cowan, IN$3,249/mo$3,393/mo-4.2%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cowan, IN
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,393/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cowan

Recent reviews for independent living in Cowan

Nora Commons on the Monon in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have gone so far at Nora Commons! It's a very nice looking, well kept community, and the people all seem very friendly! I really appreciate how on top of things they are when it comes to maintenance, my loved one's refrigerator broke and they had it replaced in ...
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Beech Grove Meadows

4.6
The staff seems friendly and helpful. My mother is in an independent living unit so we don't need the help of the staff often, but they do seem nice. It would be great if they had more non-game activities.

McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at American Village, the staff is described as 'courteous and check on residents if anything is out of the ordinary'. At Independence Village of Fishers South, the staff is rep ...
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Varied activities and outings. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered in senior living communities. At Northridge Gracious Retirement Living, the activities director is mentioned as being 'thoughtful' and organizing events that cater to individual interests. At The Crossings at Kokomo, residents enjoy t ...
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Nice living spaces and amenities. Several reviews highlight the importance of having a clean and attractive living space. At The Crossings at Noblesville, the garden homes are described as 'lovely' and 'up to date', while at Woodland Terrace of Carmel, the sun rooms allow residents to 'enjoy the sun and beautiful weather'. A ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. The quality of meals is a common topic of praise in senior living community reviews. At Independence Village of Fishers East, the food is described as 'great value for the cost'. At Independence Village of Carmel, the meals are reported to be 'good quality and taste good'. At Rose Senior Li ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the positive and friendly atmosphere at senior living communities. At Woodland Terrace of Carmel, the community is described as 'kind of like a nice hotel'. At Traditions at North Willow, residents speak of the 'seamless' move-in process and feeling 'instantly' l ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the committed and compassionate nature of the staff at senior living communities. At Traditions at North Willow, the staff are described as 'dedicated' and 'willing to do a lot for us'. At Independence Village of Fishers South, the staff ...
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Cowan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowan, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowan independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cowan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowan, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowan independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cowan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowan, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowan independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cowan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowan, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.4%
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